The other day I borrowed a Nikon F5 film camera and was blown away!
Being able to use AF-S lenses is a huge help ★
And I’m satisfied with the large body, finally free from D4 syndrome
So I went ahead and got one! F5
The command dial and such operate smoothly even coming from digital ◎
I considered eight 1.2V AA batteries or a lightweight LiPo battery, but…
The hassle and the cost of the battery, charger, and MS-30 modification kit are questionable
It’s approaching the price of the camera itself
The MF-28 that’s expensive if you buy it later ★
You don’t really need it, right?
There’s something subtly high-tech about it that screams 20th century ◎
1996 retail price ¥341,250 – F5 body
Multi-Control Back MF-28 ¥63,000
What was nearly ¥400,000 at list price is now compact camera money…
It’s a relief for anyone buying it now ★
But man, this thing is heavy…
